Carpentry & Building Construction

The Carpentry and Building Construction Technology Program prepares students for careers in residential and light commercial construction, apprenticeships, or continuing education at a post secondary institution. The program provides intensive safety training for all hand held and stationary construction power equipment. Areas of instruction include, site selection and building permits, foundations and forms, floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, and roof coverings, exterior finish, insulation and interior finish.

Students are instructed in areas from tool use, with strong emphasis on safety, through every facet of exterior and interior construction.

Areas of Instruction:

Units Covered:

Floor Framing

Wall Framing

Roof Coverings

Window and Door Installations

Exterior Siding and Trim

Interior Finishes

Interior Trim

Kitchen Installations

Insulation

Site Selection and Layout

Conditions:

Students considering a career in carpentry should possess good math skills, physical agility and coordination, a good sense of balance, and no fear of heights.

Community Involvement:

Habitat for Humanity funds projects and the students are learning the skills to construct entire houses, as well as gaining pride and satisfaction with their projects.

Career Information:

Upon completion of the two-year program, students are entry-level ready for the carpentry field, which at this time is experiencing an extreme shortage of skilled workers. Students are also able to pursue post-secondary education.

What are the Benefits?

Carpenters may advance to carpentry supervisor or general construction supervisor positions. Some carpenters become independent contractors. Other job opportunities beyond the Career Center are:

Cabinet Maker

Drywall and Insulation Installer

Carpenter

Maintenance

Remodeler

Roofer

Skills Needed:

Like any other career, certain skills are needed to succeed in the

carpentry field. Some of these skills are as follows:

Good math skills

Physical agility and coordination

A good sense of balance

No fear of heights

Teamwork and independent worker

Understanding of measurements

Communication skills

Ability to handle prolonged standing, climbing and bending

College Credits available in Carpentry and Building Construction from:

The Clearfield County Career and Technology Center will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap,or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth group in its admissions procedures, educational programs and activities, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact the Executive Director at 814-765-5308, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, at 1620 River Road Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830. (Phone 814-765-5308) For information regarding services, activities, programs, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Executive Director, at 1620 River Road, Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830

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